BENTELER at a glance

BENTELER is a global enterprise that develops, manufactures and delivers metal-based products, systems and services for the automotive, energy and engineering sectors. Tailor-made to suit the needs of our customers.

Group structure

The BENTELER Group is organized into the three Divisions of BENTELER Automotive, BENTELER Steel/Tube, and BENTELER Distribution. The strategic holding company, BENTELER International AG, based in Salzburg (Austria), is responsible for the global strategic orientation of the Group.

Facts & figures

BENTELER produces individual solutions that make the difference. For our customers, our employees and for society. That is reflected in the key facts and figures.

Global presence

With more than 140 locations worldwide, BENTELER is always at the side of its business partners. Not only in terms of physical proximity, but also strategically: BENTELER supports its partners from product idea to series production. In short: We are where you need us.

Global procurement

Purchasing activities at BENTELER, in keeping with our business activities on the whole, are highly internationalized. Highest competence and peak performance requires continual exchange between our global purchasing unit, the divisions and our suppliers. Therewith we ensure our customers' requirements can always be fulfilled, wherever and whenever they arise.

Financial Reporting

Annual report: In the 2018 financial year BENTELER reported the highest level of revenues in the company’s history: the BENTELER group generated revenues of €8.072 billion.

Non-financial Reporting

At BENTELER economic success goes hand-in-hand with social responsibility. It is why we develop sustainable solutions that make the difference – for our customers, but also for society and for the environment.

E-Sourcing (PRODUCTION MATERIAL)

The BENTELER eSourcing Portal is a keystone for globally harmonized, efficient communication with our suppliers. Our vision is to be the company of choice for our business partners.

E-Procurement COUPA (NON-PRODUCTION MATERIAL)

On this website we would like to inform you about the web-based eProcurement solution Coupa.

EDI - Electronic Data Interchange

Within a scope of continous business process optimizations the BENTELER Group focuses on electronic data interchange in supplies relationships.

About us

Engineering, the automotive industry and energy – for all these fields BENTELER develops solutions that make the difference. With passion and in close proximity to the customer. With technological expertise and a strong focus on implementation, we keep our promises. We give our all, but we never give up.

Values and tradition

BENTELER has been a player in the market for over 140 years. In this time we have learned and experienced much. What we have always had is the courage to think things differently. The ambition to do our very best day by day. And the respect to work together as equals – with our customers, employees and society.

Progress and innovation

Digitalization is changing the world. Long-term success will come only to those who shape this change openly, actively and courageously. That is what BENTELER does. And our customers benefit from it.

Our employees

A company is the sum total of its employees. They are the most important garantor of success. We have 30,000 such garantors.

Our solutions

At BENTELER we make solutions happen – for our customers, employees and the environment. Also in 2018. Here, some highlights from last year.

Sustainability at BENTELER

The world´s population is growing. More and more people want a better life. But resources are dwindling. The BENTELER Group is doing its bit to protect the environment. It is also taking on its share of social responsibility – because we care about people and the environment. For over 140 years.

Smart Factory

Our new Smart factory in Mos, Spain, uses the latest digital technologies in production. It enables BENTELER to serve its customers faster, more efficiently and more flexibly in time, in quality and in cost.

We make it happen

BENTELER focuses on its employees. Because they are the guarantor for our success. They make solutions happen – daily. Here a few are examples of our driven professionals.

Value-based governance

BENTELER was founded more than 140 years ago. Some things have changed since our company was formed, and we too are continuing to develop. But much has remained the same. For example, our corporate values. They are the basis on which we shape the future – with courage, ambition and respect.

Responsibility for our employees

Our industry faces many challenges. BENTELER is meeting them successfully – with the commitment of our 30,000-strong workforce. As a family of driven professionals, they are the guarantors of our company’s success.

Climate and environmental protection

We are conscious of our responsibility for the environment. We therefore rely on efficient manufacturing processes and develop environmentally friendly technologies. That enables us to conserve resources and help protect the climate and the environment.

Social responsibility

We actively promote the social interests of the locations in which we manufacture. As our company grows we also have a growing social responsibility – for good neighborly relations and for a shared future.

Divisions

The BENTELER Group is organized into the three Divisions of BENTELER Automotive, BENTELER Steel/Tube and BENTELER Distribution. Business Units such as BENTELER Glass Processing Equipment enhance the product offering.

BENTELER Automotive

BENTELER Automotive offers development, production and services worldwide in the field of automotive technology. As a specialist in chassis, bodies, engine and exhaust systems as well as in e-mobility, we supply to almost all the major vehicle manufacturers.

BENTELER Steel/Tube

BENTELER Steel/Tube develops and produces top-quality seamless and welded steel tubes for the automotive, energy and industry markets. Worldwide we offer our customers solution expertise from material development to process integration – in the development of tailor-made tube products.

BENTELER Distribution

BENTELER Distribution is a distributor of steel tubes, with over 310,000 square meters of warehouse space worldwide. We offer our customers a full range of carbon-steel and stainless-steel tubes, short and flexible delivery times, comprehensive first-stage processing and customer-specific additional services.

Glass Processing Equipment

BENTELER Glass Processing Equipment develops and produces machinery for processing flat glass. Our customers come from the fields of architecture, as well as the automotive, solar and display-glass industries.

Meet our people | Benteler Brazil

Morgana Venancio

Purchaser | BENTELER Automotive, Brazil

"At BENTELER I am always learning something new. Including in my day-to-day work – for example buying replacement parts. We Brazilians are a very family-oriented and passionate people, so the friendly environment in the company is very important to me."

Meet our people | Benteler USA

Jerry Konneh

Application Engineer for NAFTA | BENTELER Steel/Tube, US

"My job includes developing new business and technical customer support. What I particularly like is that at BENTELER there are many opportunities to change within the company, to take on responsibility in different positions and as a result to develop your own skills."

Meet our people | Benteler Thailand

Nitiphong Meteekulcharoen

Accountant | BENTELER Automotive, Thailand

"I am responsible for all accounting and finance tasks such as budget controlling and cash flow monitoring. BENTELER supports me in my development with a diverse training program. If you want to spend a relaxed holiday, then come to Thailand: the Land of Smiles."

Meet our people | Benteler Spain

Diego Roman Monzon

Manufacturing Engineering Manager | BENTELER Automotive, Spain

"I coordinate the teams of three departments. I am also responsible for the implementation of new projects and their continuous improvement. I have been working at BENTELER for 14 years and have been able to expand my personal and professional skills in that time."

Meet our people | Benteler Turkey

Duygu Kiraz

HR Expert | BENTELER Automotive, Turkey

"I work at BENTELER Automotive Turkey as an HR expert. My responsibilities include the recruitment of new employees, the organizational processes and preparing training courses. I think it´s exciting to play my part in making products using innovative technologies and working in a team with courage and ambition."

Meet our people | Benteler Czech Republic

Markéta Kocourková

"BENTELER for me means the first real job after finishing the university. It is the great family company with a heritage of over 140years, located next to my hometown. I am sitting at the Headquarters in Chrastava as the only regional assistant. That means, basically, everything runs through my hands. Information from the plants to the region and from the region to Paderborn and Salzburg."

Meet our people | Benteler Belgium

Robin Van Hoeydonck

Deputy Shift Leader | BENTELER Automotive, Belgium

"At our location in Gent, I am responsible for managing and planning our production team. Before that I worked for BENTELER in Spartanburg, US. BENTELER has always supported me in achieving the best I can."

Meet our people | Benteler Mexico

Maximiliano Torres Gómez

Project Management Officer | BENTELER Automotive, Mexico

"At BENTELER I particularly like the working environment. It is oriented towards the needs of the employees and the work is always interesting. That for me is the perfect place to keep learning and add to my skills."

Meet our people | Benteler Japan

Satoru Otai

Account Manager | BENTELER Automotive, Japan

"I am global sales manager at our location in Tokyo. Every day I deal with colleagues from a wide range of countries. I really like that and it is what makes my job so interesting."

Meet our people | Benteler Slovakia

Vladimír Knoška

CIP | BENTELER Automotive, Slovak Republic

"In my job I check the efficiency of internal processes. I also make sure that standards are consistently applied and monitored. And that means I support the goals for improving our production plant and ensure the quality of our products."

Meet our people | Benteler France

Aurelien Andres

Coordinator of local IT Operations | BENTELER Automotive, France

"I look after and coordinate the local IT employees and IT infrastructure in France. At BENTELER I have the chance to talk to colleagues from all over the world. By exchanging knowledge with them, I keep on learning."

Meet our people | Benteler Hungary

Nora Fenyvesi

Plant Manager Assistant | BENTELER Automotive, Hungary

"As assistant, I support the Plant Manager here in Mór. BENTELER offers a multicultural environment, exciting challenges in my everyday working life and opportunities for personal development. Mór is not far from Lake Balaton. Never heard about it? With nearly 80 km length it is the largest and maybe most beautiful lake in Hungary."

Meet our people | Benteler Great Britain

Inga Strade

Systems and Product Audit Technician | BENTELER Automotive, UK

"My job includes doing product audits and internal audits and monitoring documents at Corby. BENTELER is an employer that has always supported me individually. Corby is an old steelmaking town and one of the fastest growing cities in England outside London."

Meet our people | Benteler Russia

Elena Pertseva

Assistant | BENTELER Automotive, Russia

"I support our managing director – for example with translations, events and in coordinating the management team. BENTELER is a family-owned company, and it has been since 1876. And you feel that every day. There is a very friendly, family-like atmosphere between the individual teams."

Meet our people | Benteler Germany

Waldemar Engel

Development Engineer | BENTELER Steel/Tube, Germany

"I develop innovative materials for our customers in the fields of energy, automotive and engineering. In this BENTELER gives me the opportunity to continually acquire new technical expertise and establish myself as an expert in steel – for our customers."

Meet our people | Benteler Portugal

Bárbara Soares

HR Manager | BENTELER Automotive, Portugal

"In my job I have the chance to develop the potential of each and every employee and at the same time to strengthen team spirit. Portugal is fado, football, sun, wine and welcoming people."

Meet our people | Benteler India

Mukund Gangane

Operations Manager | BENTELER Automotive, India

"For me BENTELER is something special because everyone really does observe the corporate values of courage, ambition and respect. These values and our quality standards enable me to ensure our systems and machinery all operate smoothly."

Meet our people | Benteler Norway

Bernardo Figueiredo

Design Engineer | BENTELER Automotive, Norway

"In my job I produce a range of drawings and 3D models, for example. By working with product development it is very advantageous to be based right next to the production lines and productions teams. What is Norway famous for? I would say its fjords and cross-country skiing."

Meet our people | Benteler South Korea

HyeKyoung Kim

Finance Controller/HR Manager | BENTELER Automotive, South Korea

"I am responsible for the Finance and HR department. I also support the management at our location in Seoul. At BENTELER I find it really great to work with people from different cultures. We really are a global family."

Meet our people | Benteler China

Qian Xie

Assistant | BENTELER Automotive, China

"I have been working at BENTELER for ten years, and I am the assistant to the Executive Vice President of Asia/Pacific. China is a country with 56 different ethnic groups and a history stretching back 5,000 years. The Great Wall of China is world famous and you can even see it from space!"

Meet our people | Benteler Sweden

Dennis Thord

Production Unit Leader | BENTELER Automotive, Sweden

"I am responsible for daily production and safety at work in the forming unit in Skultuna. Something that is typically Swedish is for example our meat balls and our midsummer festivals at the end of June."

Meet our people | Benteler Denmark

Camilla Rasmussen

Materials and Production Planning | BENTELER Automotive, Denmark

"According to an international study Denmark’s inhabitants are some of the world’s happiest. What makes me happy is that there are not two days the same in BENTELER. There are always new challenges. I have an exciting everyday working life and the opportunity to learn something new every day."

Meet our people | Benteler South Africa

Alfred Bendlele

Production Unit Leader | BENTELER Automotive, South Africa

"Among my tasks is the administration of the production lines in my departments – and with that we ensure customer satisfaction. I think it´s great that BENTELER believes in its employees, encourages them and provides training so that they can make a career within the organization."

Meet our people | Benteler Poland

Krystian Ciucias

IT Technician | BENTELER Automotive, Poland

"I work in IT and I´m part of a fantastic, ambitious team. Ever heard of pierogi? These are Polish dumplings made from a very thinly rolled-out dough. If you get the chance, you simply must try them!"

Meet our people | Benteler Spain

Diego Roman Monzon

Manufacturing Engineering Manager | BENTELER Automotive, Spain

"I coordinate the teams of three departments. I am also responsible for the implementation of new projects and their continuous improvement. I have been working at BENTELER for 14 years and have been able to expand my personal and professional skills in that time."

Meet our people | Benteler Thailand

Nitiphong Meteekulcharoen

Accountant | BENTELER Automotive, Thailand

"I am responsible for all accounting and finance tasks such as budget controlling and cash flow monitoring. BENTELER supports me in my development with a diverse training program. If you want to spend a relaxed holiday, then come to Thailand: the Land of Smiles."

Meet our people | Benteler Austria

Stephanie Engel

Manager Corporate Communications | BENTELER International AG, Austria

"I am responsible for digital communication at BENTELER. What I like especially is that we are a global family. Everybody is unique, that´s what makes us different. And every day we find the best solution."

Meet our people | Benteler Great Britain

Inga Strade

Systems and Product Audit Technician | BENTELER Automotive, UK

"My job includes doing product audits and internal audits and monitoring documents at Corby. BENTELER is an employer that has always supported me individually. Corby is an old steelmaking town and one of the fastest growing cities in England outside London."

Meet our people | Benteler India

Mukund Gangane

Operations Manager | BENTELER Automotive, India

"For me BENTELER is something special because everyone really does observe the corporate values of courage, ambition and respect. These values and our quality standards enable me to ensure our systems and machinery all operate smoothly."

Meet our people | Benteler Poland

Krystian Ciucias

IT Technician | BENTELER Automotive, Poland

"I work in IT and I´m part of a fantastic, ambitious team. Ever heard of pierogi? These are Polish dumplings made from a very thinly rolled-out dough. If you get the chance, you simply must try them!"

Meet our people | Benteler Germany

Waldemar Engel

Development Engineer | BENTELER Steel/Tube, Germany

"I develop innovative materials for our customers in the fields of energy, automotive and engineering. In this BENTELER gives me the opportunity to continually acquire new technical expertise and establish myself as an expert in steel – for our customers."

Meet our people | Benteler Sweden

Dennis Thord

Production Unit Leader | BENTELER Automotive, Sweden

"I am responsible for daily production and safety at work in the forming unit in Skultuna. Something that is typically Swedish is for example our meat balls and our midsummer festivals at the end of June."

Meet our people | Benteler Indonesia

Suyamto Padmo Suprapto

Sales Manager | BENTELER Distribution, Indonesia

"I work in Surabaya and I am responsible for the market of East Java. Surabaya is a wonderful city and very well worth a visit. We have a beautiful beach and the mountains are close by."

Meet our people | Benteler France

Aurelien Andres

Coordinator of local IT Operations | BENTELER Automotive, France

"I look after and coordinate the local IT employees and IT infrastructure in France. At BENTELER I have the chance to talk to colleagues from all over the world. By exchanging knowledge with them, I keep on learning."

Meet our people | Benteler Denmark

Camilla Rasmussen

Materials and Production Planning | BENTELER Automotive, Denmark

"According to an international study Denmark’s inhabitants are some of the world’s happiest. What makes me happy is that there are not two days the same in BENTELER. There are always new challenges. I have an exciting everyday working life and the opportunity to learn something new every day."

Meet our people | Benteler Czech Republic

Markéta Kocourková

"BENTELER for me means the first real job after finishing the university. It is the great family company with a heritage of over 140years, located next to my hometown. I am sitting at the Headquarters in Chrastava as the only regional assistant. That means, basically, everything runs through my hands. Information from the plants to the region and from the region to Paderborn and Salzburg."

Meet our people | Benteler Slovakia

Vladimír Knoška

CIP | BENTELER Automotive, Slovak Republic

"In my job I check the efficiency of internal processes. I also make sure that standards are consistently applied and monitored. And that means I support the goals for improving our production plant and ensure the quality of our products."

Meet our people | Benteler Estonia

Toomas Kuusk,

Purchasing and Logistics Manager | BENTELER Distribution, Estonia

"I am responsible for purchasing and logistics. I know I can rely fully on the support of my colleagues. That´s also what makes BENTELER special for me: I am part of a great team."

Meet our people | Benteler Turkey

Duygu Kiraz

HR Expert | BENTELER Automotive, Turkey

"I work at BENTELER Automotive Turkey as an HR expert. My responsibilities include the recruitment of new employees, the organizational processes and preparing training courses. I think it´s exciting to play my part in making products using innovative technologies and working in a team with courage and ambition."

Meet our people | Benteler Slovenia

Rajko Javornik

SHEQ Manager | BENTELER Distribution, Slovenia

"I make sure everything is running smoothly in our quality system. Also part of my job is the operative control of our products. Slovenia is a small country with a fantastic quality of life and a wonderful natural environment."

Meet our people | Benteler China

Qian Xie

Assistant | BENTELER Automotive, China

"I have been working at BENTELER for ten years, and I am the assistant to the Executive Vice President of Asia/Pacific. China is a country with 56 different ethnic groups and a history stretching back 5,000 years. The Great Wall of China is world famous and you can even see it from space!"

Meet our people | Benteler Singapore

Ella Wong

Sales Coordinator | BENTELER Distribution, Singapore

"Part of my job is contacting and coordinating with customers on orders and deliveries of our products. My tip in Singapore: You simply must see the Gardens by the Bay and the Marina Bay Sands."

Meet our people | Benteler Romania

Bianca Ditulescu

Product Manager | BENTELER Distribution, Romania

"I am product manager in Bucharest. Part of my job is to offer my colleagues in sales the best product mix. Also, I advise on technical questions and inform them about the current market situation."

Meet our people | Benteler Australia

Matthew Maude

Sales Manager | BENTELER Distribution, Australia

"I am responsible for business development, distribution and sales of our innovative tube fittings in Australia and New Zealand. What´s typically Australian? Well, we like to barbecue, so you´ll often hear: Throw another shrimp on the barby!"

Meet our people | Benteler Italy

Sara Siglotto

Order Handling and Project Management | BENTELER Distribution, Italy

"I am responsible for sales and purchasing in the Energy Department, and I do all the work that is needed for order processing. What I particularly like about working for BENTELER is the chance to work with different people from all over the world."

Meet our people | Benteler Hungary

Nora Fenyvesi

Plant Manager Assistant | BENTELER Automotive, Hungary

"As assistant, I support the Plant Manager here in Mór. BENTELER offers a multicultural environment, exciting challenges in my everyday working life and opportunities for personal development. Mór is not far from Lake Balaton. Never heard about it? With nearly 80 km length it is the largest and maybe most beautiful lake in Hungary."

Meet our people | Benteler Lithuania

Vytenis Perkauskas

Sales Manager | BENTELER Distribution, Lithuania

"My markets are Lithuania, Russia and Belarus. Here I am responsible for the entire sales process – from the initial offer to final delivery to the customer. Did you know? : The old town of Lithuania´s capital Vilnius is one of the largest in Europe, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage site."

Meet our people | Benteler Switzerland

Jörg Wermelinger

"Together with the customers I work on tube specifications for future series orders. My activity starts with the idea and goes right through to series production. The Swiss mountains are unique. There is nothing better than to enjoy the sensational view over the Lake Lucerne while enjoying a raclette."

Meet our people | Benteler Germany

Waldemar Engel

Development Engineer | BENTELER Steel/Tube, Germany

"I develop innovative materials for our customers in the fields of energy, automotive and engineering. In this BENTELER gives me the opportunity to continually acquire new technical expertise and establish myself as an expert in steel – for our customers."

Meet our people | Benteler USA

Jerry Konneh

Application Engineer for NAFTA | BENTELER Steel/Tube, US

"My job includes developing new business and technical customer support. What I particularly like is that at BENTELER there are many opportunities to change within the company, to take on responsibility in different positions and as a result to develop your own skills."

Meet our people | Benteler Czech Republic

Markéta Kocourková

"BENTELER for me means the first real job after finishing the university. It is the great family company with a heritage of over 140years, located next to my hometown. I am sitting at the Headquarters in Chrastava as the only regional assistant. That means, basically, everything runs through my hands. Information from the plants to the region and from the region to Paderborn and Salzburg."

Meet our people | Benteler China

Qian Xie

Assistant | BENTELER Automotive, China

"I have been working at BENTELER for ten years, and I am the assistant to the Executive Vice President of Asia/Pacific. China is a country with 56 different ethnic groups and a history stretching back 5,000 years. The Great Wall of China is world famous and you can even see it from space!"

Meet our people | Benteler Germany

Waldemar Engel

Development Engineer | BENTELER Steel/Tube, Germany

"I develop innovative materials for our customers in the fields of energy, automotive and engineering. In this BENTELER gives me the opportunity to continually acquire new technical expertise and establish myself as an expert in steel – for our customers."

Meet our people | Benteler Austria

Stephanie Engel

Manager Corporate Communications | BENTELER International AG, Austria

"I am responsible for digital communication at BENTELER. What I like especially is that we are a global family. Everybody is unique, that´s what makes us different. And every day we find the best solution."

Meet our people | Benteler Spain

Diego Roman Monzon

Manufacturing Engineering Manager | BENTELER Automotive, Spain

"I coordinate the teams of three departments. I am also responsible for the implementation of new projects and their continuous improvement. I have been working at BENTELER for 14 years and have been able to expand my personal and professional skills in that time."

Meet our people | Benteler Germany

Waldemar Engel

Development Engineer | BENTELER Steel/Tube, Germany

"I develop innovative materials for our customers in the fields of energy, automotive and engineering. In this BENTELER gives me the opportunity to continually acquire new technical expertise and establish myself as an expert in steel – for our customers."

Meet our people | Benteler USA

Jerry Konneh

Application Engineer for NAFTA | BENTELER Steel/Tube, US

"My job includes developing new business and technical customer support. What I particularly like is that at BENTELER there are many opportunities to change within the company, to take on responsibility in different positions and as a result to develop your own skills."

Meet our people | Benteler Switzerland

Jörg Wermelinger

"Together with the customers I work on tube specifications for future series orders. My activity starts with the idea and goes right through to series production. The Swiss mountains are unique. There is nothing better than to enjoy the sensational view over the Lake Lucerne while enjoying a raclette."

Meet our people | Benteler China

Qian Xie

Assistant | BENTELER Automotive, China

"I have been working at BENTELER for ten years, and I am the assistant to the Executive Vice President of Asia/Pacific. China is a country with 56 different ethnic groups and a history stretching back 5,000 years. The Great Wall of China is world famous and you can even see it from space!"

Meet our people | Benteler Great Britain

Inga Strade

Systems and Product Audit Technician | BENTELER Automotive, UK

"My job includes doing product audits and internal audits and monitoring documents at Corby. BENTELER is an employer that has always supported me individually. Corby is an old steelmaking town and one of the fastest growing cities in England outside London."

WE TAKE CUSTOMER PROXIMITY LITERALLY

BENTELER supports its customers all along the value chain. Our production is closely integrated with that of our customers to ensure delivery in perfect compliance with their needs. In almost all markets we offer development, production and services on the ground. Our global presence supports extensive exchange with our business partners and quick decisions.

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remarketing or retargeting. If you object to the placement of these ads you
are advised to use one of the possibilities mentioned above for
deactivation of the website tracking by website users. Google also offers
the possibility of independent management of cookies for setting your own
advertising preferences:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads?hl=en.

Further information
For further information about Google Analytics Terms of Service and
Privacy, please visit https://www.google.com/analytics/terms/us.html or
rather under
https://policies.google.com/?hl=en

You Tube
For the inclusion of videos on our website, we use the provider YouTube.
YouTube is operated by YouTube LLC, headquartered at 901 Cherry Avenue, San
Bruno, CA 94066, USA. YouTube is represented by Google Inc., located at
1600 Amphitheater Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.
As soon as you visit our website with a YouTube plug-in, you will be
connected to the servers of YouTube. In the process, the YouTube server is
informed about which special page of our internet presence you visited. If
you are also logged in to your YouTube account, YouTube would allow you to
associate your browsing experience directly with your personal profile. You
can eliminate this possibility of assignment if you log out of your account
with all your mobile devices beforehand. For more information about
YouTube's collection and use of your data, please read the privacy policy
at
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en&gl=en

Transfer of personal data to third parties; social plug-ins

BENTELER use social plug-ins on our websites from social networks like
Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. When you visit our websites the social
network plug-ins are deactivated, therefore no data is transmitted to the
network. If you want to use one of the networks, you have to clock on the
respective plugin to establish a connection. If you have user account on
those networks and you are logged in when you visit our website, the
network can associate you’re your visit with your user account. To avoid
this, please log out before you visit our website.

When you activate a social plug-in, the network transfers the available
content to your browser, which integrates it into our websites. In this
situation, data transmissions can also take place that are initiated and
controlled by the respective social network. The data transaction taking
place between your system and the social network is only governed by the
privacy policy of the respective network.

As long as you do not delete or deactivate cookies, the social plug-in
remains active.

BENTELER itself will never transfer your personal data to third parties
without your knowledge and consent.

Contact with BENTELER (Contact form or e-mail)

If you contact us via contact form or via E-Mail we will safe your data for
handling reasons or for follow-up question for six months. Those data are
only used within the BENTELER Group and will not be forwarded to any third
party.

Data security and protection of your personal data

The BENTELER Group employs technical and organizational measures to protect
your personal data stored by us against accidental or willful manipulation
by unauthorized persons. Our security measures are continuously adapted to
the technical development.

Your personal information is only stored and used by the companies of the
BENTELER Group if you make it available to us. BENTELER will never
amalgamate website tracking or other non-personal data with data from other
sources without your explicit consent.

Please note that we cannot guarantee the confidentiality of sensitive
personal data which you send us via unencrypted e-mail or Internet
connection as against third parties.

Legal basis of data processing

Insofar as you have given us your consent for the processing of your
personal data, that consent is the legal basis for the processing (Art. 6
para. 1 letter a GDPR).
In addition, we process personal data for the purposes of safeguarding our
legitimate interests and the legitimate interests of third parties pursuant
to Art. 6 para. 1 letter f GDPR. Maintaining the functionality of our IT
systems, marketing our own products and services as well as documenting
business contacts as required by law are such legitimate interests.
In case of legal requirements we process also data based on Art. 6 para. 1
letter c GDPR.

Data processing by third parties

The BENTELER Group involves external service providers in the data
processing. BENTELER requires of these companies that the personal data
accumulated in the processing is used exclusively for the intended purpose,
and that adequate protection of the data is ensured in accordance with the
locally applicable data protection regulations. Contracts with external
providers will always fulfill the needs of Art. 28 of GDPR if there is
access or processing of personal data.

Your rights

Based on article 15 to 18 and 20 of GDPR you have the right of information,
correction, deletion, restriction, revocation and contradiction of your
personal data.

If you have consented to the processing of your personal data, you have the
right to revoke your consent at any time for future use. The legality of
processing before revocation remains unaffected. We may further process
such data pursuant to another applicable legal basis, e.g. for the
fulfilment of our legal obligations.

In accordance with the existing legal provisions, on request, the companies
of the BENTELER Group will inform you in writing whether and which of your
personal data is stored by us. If, despite our endeavors, incorrect
information of yours is stored by us, we will amend, block or delete this
on your request if there is no need for the fulfilment of other legal
obligations.

If you believe that the processing of your personal data contravenes data
protection or that your data protection rights has been infringed in any
other way, according to Art. 77 of GDPR you may lodge a complaint with
competent data protection supervisory authority.